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2024-04-18
How to Get a Student Loan When You Have Bad Credit
Many students need to apply for student loans to help pay for college. But because federal student loans have […]
2024-04-15
Federal vs. Private Student Loans: Which Is Right for You?
When it comes to student loans, you have two main options: federal or private. Federal student loans are by far […]
2024-04-10
Parent PLUS Loans vs Cosigning Private Student Loans
It’s no secret that paying for college and graduate school can be expensive. Besides buying a home, earning a degree […]
2024-03-27
How to Avoid Common Student Loan Scams
With so many changes to the student loan system, there’s plenty of opportunity for scammers to take advantage of the […]
2024-03-20
How To Find a Cosigner If Your Parents Won’t Cosign
When applying for private student loans, many borrowers have the luxury of asking their parents to cosign. Using a cosigner […]
2024-03-13
9 Ways To Help Pay For Law School
There’s no getting around it: law school is expensive. With programs averaging $53,920 per year, it’s no wonder that 90% […]
2024-03-06
Filing Taxes From Your Side Hustle
Side hustles are a popular way to make extra money, pay down debt, and boost savings. According to a 2023 […]
2024-02-28
How To Remove Student Loan Payment History From Your Credit Report
If you’ve struggled with managing your student loans in the past, your payment history might have negatively impacted your credit […]
2024-02-21
What the FAFSA Delays Mean for You
Typically, the FAFSA for the upcoming academic year opens on October 1. However, due to changes to the 2024-2025 FAFSA, […]
2024-02-14
10 Scholarships for Black and African American Students
The average cost of college, including tuition and room and board, is $36,436 per year. Given this, many students turn […]
2024-02-07
What’s New for Employer Matching Contributions and Student Loans in 2024
When it comes to financing a college degree, student loans have become the norm. According to the Congressional Research Service, […]
2024-01-31
8 Ways For College Students To Build Credit
Graduation may seem like a distant event, but it will be here before you know it. Having good credit will […]